Naturopaths in Franklin County

“I am Dr. Parkes and I think of myself as a high-tech modern practitioner with a very old fashioned way of doing things! My back-to basics approach makes natural health care and lifestyle changes easy for the average person to understand and implement into their daily routine. I treat patients as equals by empowering them with the information and the tools they need to improve their own health and maintain that good health once it is achieved. My practice at Carolina Partners Wellness Center in Raleigh, NC offers private, personalized care in a relaxed, healing environment.

“The best of holistic and Western medicine meet in a family practice combining alternative healing with certified expertise from a four-year naturopathic medical school.
We are Drs. Eric and Kristina Lewis, a husband-and-wife team of naturopathic doctors offering individualized, whole-person treatment plans.
We work with patients to strengthen their body's own innate healing forces by employing therapies including classical homeopathy, herbal medicines, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling.

“Leslie Meyers, ND is a licensed and board certified Naturopathic Doctor, after receiving a doctorate degree from Bastyr University in Seattle. She also has a specialty degree in homeopathy from the New England School of Homeopathy. Her focuses include Gastrointestinal issues, Fertility, and LGBTQ health. She worked as a general medicine practitioner for 6 years in Seattle prior to moving to Asheville. Dr. Meyers is dedicated to helping each patient discover his or her path to optimal health using herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrient therapy, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, as well as conventional medicine when necessary.

“As a classical Naturopath, I specialize in healing. My use of natural remedies is designed to support the body's innate wisdom and natural tendencies toward renewal and replenishment to achieve optimal health. Your health reflects your unique life history, including your beliefs, habits and emotional style. The path to wellness is as personal as the circumstances that contributed to your life. I focus on identifying the root causes of your symptoms then tailor a protocol specifically for you, to enable you to work with your body's own innate self-healing intelligence, ultimately leading to wellness.

“I am a naturopathic doctor (ND) here to help you find health freedom. Our health is affected by many factors, some within & some outside of our control. I am here to educate & empower you towards the health promoting actions, thoughts, & choices within your control so you are free to be the most healthy, vibrant, beautiful & balanced YOU possible. We live in a world where healthy choices can be elusive & challenging to implement. My goal is to provide you with everything you need to shift from ongoing life-limiting habits, health issues & chronic disease to life-long radiant wellness.

“At Riverbirch Holistic Health, we believe that your body has the innate ability to heal itself. Our healthcare approach, founded on the principles of naturopathic medicine, is to support and restore these inherent systems of healing when they have broken down - allowing your body to return to "true health." We believe that natural, client centered care is the cornerstone of any comprehensive and holistic health program. When your body works the way nature intended, your spirit soars--and so do you.Dr. Michelle Drains owner and founder of Riverbirch Holistic Health is a Naturopathic Doctor, Botanist and Classical Homeopath

“I am a licensed naturopathic physician (13 years), and certified in Restorative Medicine. I draw from all natural science treatment resources. Of those most important to me are botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, counseling, hormone testing / balancing. My goal is to change healthcare to health-caring, through a no-rush, quiet environment. I would like to talk with you in person before we schedule an appointment in order to determine which treatment modality will best serve your needs. Contact me through email or phone to schedule a 15 minute no-charge pre-appointment question-and-answer call. Thanks for your interest.

“After graduating from Bastyr University with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, I completed a Residency in Primary Care Medicine and began my practice. My work with patients is incredibly rewarding to me. I specialize in correcting the long-standing imbalances that lead to endocrine disorders, autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, neurological/psychological disorders and other chronic medical conditions.

“I am a licensed naturopathic physician and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Trained as a family medicine doctor with expertise in natural therapeutics, I see patients of all ages for a variety of health concerns. Common conditions I see include: thyroid disease, auto-immune disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, allergies, diabetes, asthma, fatigue, weight-loss, women's health, mental health, skin conditions, and many other concerns as well.

“I can help you by doing "medical detective" work. This means addressing the most fundamental causes of disease, not just treating symptoms. Many of my patients have seen multiple specialists with no improvement, and are tired of drugs and their side effects. If you are ready for a new, natural, comprehensive approach to your health, let's embark on the journey together. Let's get to the bottom of what's going on, and work together to improve not only how you look & feel now, but prevent problems in the future.

“Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to find out more about my services as a Naturopathic Physician. I am Dr. Parkes and I think of myself as a modern doctor with an old fashioned way of doing things! My back-to basics approach makes lifestyle changes easy for you to implement. As my patient, I treat you as my equal, empowering you with the information and the tools you need to improve your own health. This is not your typical doctor's office! We listen and we care about the things that matter to you.

“My approach to health begins with the belief that clients are best served when the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of health are all considered and addressed. I emphasize prevention of disease by promoting healthy lifestyle choices and whole foods nutrition. I work with a broad range of patients with various conditions including cardiovascular problems, hormone imbalances and difficulty with menopause, thyroid problems, weight gain, gastrointestinal problems, and diabetes.

How to tell if Naturopathy is right for me?
A Franklin County naturopath is a practitioner of naturopathy, a form of alternative medicine based on the idea that the body has an innate capacity to heal itself. Franklin County Naturopaths improve health by treating the person holistically, tapping a person's own internal body, mind, and spirit resources. Naturopathy comprises a blend of different therapies, all attempting to restore the body to health in the most natural, noninvasive way possible by stimulating the body's own healing powers.

About Franklin County Naturopaths?
Graduates from accredited naturopathic medical schools may use the academic title 'Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine' or 'ND' but there is no standardized professional title in all states (see below). Accredited Naturopathic Doctors in Franklin County generally practice as primary care providers of naturopathic medicine preferring to use a holistic approach with natural remedies such as medicinal herbs and foods rather than conventional drugs.